Montavilla Outdoor Pool

Free Swim Week

Join us for Free Swim Week which provides free swim lessons to Portlanders of all ages and ability levels. Lessons are one week long and take place Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26. 

Register for Free Swim Week in person Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7pm at any Portland Parks & Recreation Pool. Online registration available at 7:30pm. 

View PP&R swimming information, including activity descriptions, pool rules and policies, admission fees, and more.

• During drop-in swimming times, everyone must pay admission, even if they are not getting in the water. Pool capacities are limited. Not all activities or amenities are available at all times.
• NEW as of February 2, 2026: Oregon pool code, OAR 333-062-1000, 6.4.2.2.3(14), now requires that all swimmers under the age of 14 must be under the direct supervision of a person aged 18 years or older for all play swims.
• Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 18 years or older who remains within arm's reach.
• Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 18 or older in the water within arm's reach.
• Life jackets are available to use while swimming.

• All non-toilet trained swimmers are required to wear swim diapers in the pool. Approved swim diapers include reusable diapers designed specifically for the water and have tight binding around the waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers are allowed but must be worn under a reusable plastic cover which includes binding around waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers and reusable plastic cover will be available for purchase at all pools.

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Play Swim Schedule 

View activity descriptions and information

• Family Swim: Children under 18 years of age must be supervised by a caregiver in the water.
• Family Swim is only available in the shallow side.
• 8/1 - Family Swim is canceled

Lap Swim Schedule

Learn how lap swim works

Swim Lessons

Lessons are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times.  Learn more about swim lesson levels.
Private and semi-private lessons are not available. Learn more about the PP&R swim lesson program.

View Swim Lessons at Montavilla Outdoor Pool

Registration Dates

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps, take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

• May 14 for camps and activities that are held June 22 through July 26
• June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23

Pool Rentals

Pool rentals will be available starting on June 27!  Enjoy private use of the pool after hours for birthday parties, family reunions, etc.  Professional lifeguard staff is included with the rental.  All regular pool rules and policies apply during pool rentals.  Rentals will be available on Saturday and Sunday evenings.  

Rental options are:

• 5:30-6:30pm for $660 for up to 150 people 
• 5:30-7:00pm for $980 for up to 150 people

Apply to rent Montavilla Outdoor Pool

Submit completed applications to montavillapool@portlandoregon.gov.

For additional information please reach out via email at montavillapool@portlandoregon.gov.  A pool manager will contact you as soon as they are able. Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply.  Reservations will be taken in the order that requests are submitted.